5 bedroom detached house for sale

WORTHYLAND

BACK LANE, DRAYCOTT, SOMERSET, BS27 3TN

An absolutely charming period house in a rural Somerset village in the lee of the Mendip Hills. It lies between the renowned Cathedral City of Wells, the highly popular village and tourist centre of Cheddar and the quintessential English village of Wedmore

The house, probably of Georgian origins, has great style and appeal together with excellent accommodation including an oak framed kitchen/living/dining room, a hall, cloakroom, utility room, 2 good reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, a bathroom and 2 shower rooms.

The attractive stone outbuildings are impressive, including an open cart shed (ideal for garaging) and several other barns for recreational, workshop, stores and other uses.

The delightful gardens include various “rooms” with lawns, flower and shrub beds, an ornamental pond, wild grasses and mature trees including a beautiful walnut tree sheltering the entrance drive.

Location

Worthyland stands on the southern side of the village, in a quiet setting and well away from busy roads. It has a beautiful setting and easy access to the surrounding towns and village. Bristol lies to the north with a picturesque drive over the Mendip Hills and through the Chew Valley.

Description

The property totals towards half an acre with this handsome house standing in the centre of its grounds enjoying a sunny south facing aspect. The house has been extensively improved and extended over recent years whilst retaining period details including flagstone floors, stone fireplaces and timber beams. These combine with excellent underfloor heating and contemporary kitchen and bathroom fittings.

The heart of the house is the oak framed kitchen/living/dining room with lots of room and French doors to the garden. There’s plenty of living and dining space and the kitchen area is well equipped with units and appliances including a Range cooker, extractor unit and dishwasher.

Adjoining, and within the old house, is a utility room – again well fitted and this leads through to an entrance hall with a cloakroom.

A door leads from the dining room into a comfortable snug which has an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. It also has a door into the hall which also leads to the roomy (21 ft.) sitting room. This has a double aspect, a fireplace with a wood burning stove and alcove cupboards and shelves.

First floor

The main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and cupboards and an en suite shower room and the airing cupboard.

There are two other bedrooms on this floor and a family bathroom

Second floor

There are two further bedrooms on this floor together with another shower room. All the rooms have pitched ceilings with beams and there are useful under-eaves storage areas.

The barns

Exceptional and beautiful – of local stone. They include an open fronted cart shed providing garaging with adjacent barns used as a workshop and store. A stone granary staircase leads to the first floor. At one end is a wood burning stove and the rooms are perfect for many uses.

On the west side of the garden are further stone outbuildings. One has a traditional double seat privy and the other old cider barn includes the Biomass central heating boiler and associated equipment”

The gardens

Again, these are a delight, wonderfully landscaped and must be viewed to be appreciated. There are various “rooms” or areas including lawns, an apple orchard, standing stones, grasses with daisies, lavender, flower and shrub beds, stone terraces and pathways, a lily pond and a gateway beneath the walnut tree.

Other points

Freehold. Not listed.

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas bottles for cooker. Biomass central heating system.

EPC awaited. Council tax band F.

Planning consent was passed for conversion of the barns to holiday use. The outline consent was passed 11 years ago and has now lapsed.

About the area

Draycott is a small village nestling on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty popular with walkers and very accessible to the public.

The village is very active socially and amenities include a church, village hall, primary school, playgroup, playing fields, village shop / post office and pub. The nearby towns of Cheddar, Wells and Wedmore offer a large range of other facilities. There are also primary schools in Westbury sub Mendip and Cheddar as well as secondary state schools at Kings of Wessex in Cheddar and the Blue School in Wells. The independent schools including Sidcot, Millfield and Wells Cathedral (with school bus services) are also within easy reach.

Important Notes

Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements

Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements

As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.

We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.

The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

Property Details

Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.

VIEWINGS

Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.

P.S.

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